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Cranberries make Trenton Bemis a Star in Agricultural Placement finalist

Alma Center Humbird Merillian FFA in Wisconsin, is home to one of National finalist for the National Star in Agricultural Placement. Trenton Bemis is a third generation cranberry farmer and is contracted by the Ocean Spray cooperative. Jamye Freeman sat … Continue reading

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Achterberg Wins Swine Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency

Bridget Rae Achterberg of the Abbotsford FFA Chapter in Wisconsin started her swine operation purchasing her first 10 pigs from her grandparents. She started breeding show pigs, learning to artificially inseminate the gilts.  Achterberg also mastered the skills of vaccinating, … Continue reading

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Bemis Wins Fruit Production Proficiency

Trenton Michael Bemis of the Lincoln A. C.H.M. FFA Chapter in Wisconson is the fourth generation of his family to be involved in cranberry production.  He works at one of five facilities in the state that packages fresh cranberries. He … Continue reading

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